Vessel Profile

Durban Bay

Durban Bay
Photo: Ray Warren Collection photo August 15, 1945 Capetown South Africa

Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1944 by North Vancouver Ship Repairs Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1967 this vessel was broken up in Onomichi, Japan.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by H.M. the King for the Park Steam Ship Ltd., Montreal QC, managed by North Pacific Shipping Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by Western Canada Steamship Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950 she was owned by Western Canada Steamship Ltd., Glasgow Scotland UK.

In 1954 she was owned by Soc. de Transportes Martimos S.A., Panama.

Name Significance

Dorval Park is located in Montreal QC.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Heal, S.C. (1999)
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